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University of Houston Engineer Creates a Possible Replacement for Plastic

Improved bacterial cellulose could lead to stronger, eco-friendly materials for everyday use.

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Towering Plume From Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano on the Indonesian island of Flores, erupted on July 7, 2025, propelling a column of ash 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the air. 

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Revealing the Secret Behind Noctilucent Clouds

The researchers behind the UiT-led rocket project MaxiDusty-2 aim to uncover why noctilucent clouds are forming more frequently than before and whether this could eventually impact Earth's temperature. 

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A Booming Bloom Returns to the Gulf of Maine

In summer 2025, waters in the Gulf of Maine popped with vivid swirls of blue and green.

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Coral Larvae Travelling Further Makes Populations Stronger

Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at risk populations, University of Queensland research has found.

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How the Rush to Quit Coal is Fueling a New ‘Gas Trap’

In 2015, 195 countries met in Paris to sign a global agreement to cut carbon emissions.

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Nature-Friendly Farming Boosts Biodiversity and Yields but May Require New Subsidies

Farming methods that support nature improve both biodiversity and crop yields but more extensive measures may require increased government subsidies to become as profitable as conventional intensive agriculture.

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Smoke Streams Over the Aegean Sea

Several wildland fires erupted on the Greek island of Chíos starting on June 22, according to the Hellenic Fire Service, amid “very high” fire risk conditions.

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Old Aerial Photos Give Scientists a New Tool to Predict Sea Level Rise

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have gained unique insight into the mechanisms behind the collapse of Antarctic ice shelves, which are crucial for sea level rise in the Northern Hemisphere. 

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Ocean, Atmosphere Equally Responsible for Atlantic ‘Cold Blob,’ Scientists Find

A patch of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is cooling while much of the world warms. 

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